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Abstract
This publication provides an overview of the Targeting Outcomes of Programs (TOP) Model of program planning and evaluation, defines the levels for assessing program performance, and identifies evaluation strategies appropriate for measuring program performance at each level.
About this Publication
This document is WC092, one of a series of the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication. Original publication date December 2009. Visit the Ask IFAS website at https://ask.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication. © 2026 UF/IFAS. This publication is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
How to Cite
Harder, A. (2009). Using the TOP Model to Measure Program Performance: A Pocket Reference. EDIS, 2009(10). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc092-2009
Authors
Amy Harder
associate dean for Extension, College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT; former professor, director of Program Development and Evaluation Center, UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, Gainesville, FL (2007–2023)
Contacts
Matt Benge
Specialist
University of Florida
associate professor, Extension education, UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication